About 70% of the world’s crop production depends on pollinator insects, making it important to know how many pollinators are out there. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension invites citizen scientists to participate in this year’s Great Southeast Pollinator Census.

Nearly half of Florida Republicans now believe the state’s top priority should be housing-related issues, according to a poll released Thursday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab.

More students involved in martial arts are ending up in the ER with concussions, a new University of Florida Health study shows. And those injuries are happening more often in practice or class than in formal competition.

The University of Florida’s new HealthScreen program will use mobile health vehicles to send community health workers and nurses throughout North Central Florida to conduct critical health screenings for heart issues, prediabetes and diabetes.

A University of Florida investigation has found that the school’s First Coast Child Protection Team (CPT) in Jacksonville, led by Dr. Barbara Knox, fostered a hostile work environment that drove away experienced staff and undermined the team’s mission, according to an investigative report sent obtained by News4JAX.

The University of Florida on Wednesday said its Board of Trustees will meet in July to consider increasing student fees for out-of-state students, something the university says hasn’t been done in a decade.

A multi-million-dollar loss was avoided Tuesday after a fire was put out at the University of Florida.

Years ago, when purchasing a flat of pansies at a garden center, Chris Wilson noticed a label indicating the flowers had been treated with insecticides.

You wouldn’t microwave fish around your worst enemy. But what makes our brains decide a smell is stinky?

The Jacksonville City Council approved the land swap deal, officially making way for the University of Florida’s graduate campus.

An unexpected change is coming at the University of Florida after the Board of Governors voted Tuesday to block the presumptive next president of the university from getting the job.

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to discuss details of a potential land deal for the University of Florida’s graduate campus.

On Tuesday, the University of Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Santa J. Ono as the school’s next president.

Recently published data by a prominent real estate website reveals further proof that Florida’s housing market is shifting in buyers’ favor. According to Realtor.com, the Sunshine State had the second-largest percentage (25%) of home price reductions in April, a signal that sellers aren’t receiving much traction on their dream asking price in a changing market.

The 23-year-old is the reigning Miss Gainesville, a future healthcare leader, and just earned her Master’s in Health Administration at the University of Florida.

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs.

Jacksonville city council members met Wednesday to discuss the next steps in acquiring the property for the new University of Florida graduate campus. While no decisions were made at the meeting, council members were given a chance to direct questions toward the Downtown Investment Authority and Gateway Jax CEO Bryan Moll.

Jacksonville city council members are set to meet Wednesday to discuss the next steps in acquiring the property for the new University of Florida graduate campus. In a one-on-one interview with News4JAX, Bryan Moll, CEO of Gateway Jax, expressed his commitment to bringing the UF grad campus to Jacksonville.

As Jacksonville leaders deliberate on how to acquire a building in the LaVilla neighborhood for the new University of Florida graduate campus, Councilman Nick Howland has introduced a third option.

Another option is on the table for the city of Jacksonville’s prospective acquisition of the privately held Interline Brands Inc. building to provide for the University of Florida’s graduate campus in LaVilla.

The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously selected Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., as the sole finalist to be considered by the Board of Trustees for the position of the University’s 14th president.

UnitedHealthcare and the University of Florida have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract that will restore network access to UHC’s health system.

Researchers at the University of Florida are steak-ing their reputations on a solution to cows contributing to greenhouse gases: A way to make their burps and farts cause less damage to the climate.

The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee voted unanimously on Monday to support a proposed land swap between the City of Jacksonville and a downtown developer.

In Clay County, a community speech contest took place Monday night. The event, which began around 6 p.m. at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Center in Green Cove Springs, featured 25 poster entries and 23 speeches from Clay County middle and high school students.

Risky human behavior, not aggression by alligators, is the leading cause of alligator bites, according to a groundbreaking study by scientists at the University of Florida and Centre College in Kentucky.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is among the growing list of public colleges and universities to ink pending agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campuses.

The police departments of at least three public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus.

Dozens of University of Florida students are asking for an immigration attorney to be added on campus following the deportation of an international student who was initially arrested over a traffic violation.

Across the United States, more than 440 national parks and 7,400 urban parks offer a variety of recreational green spaces for people and pets.

When you think of termites, you probably don’t imagine them aboard yachts, cabin cruisers, sailboats or other watercrafts floating across oceans.

A federal judge this week refused to toss out a lawsuit filed by a star football recruit who alleges that a University of Florida booster and officials reneged on a deal that would have paid him millions of dollars to play for the Gators.

According to admission data, before UF’s first men’s basketball championship in 2006, total applicants numbered around 22,000. After winning back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007, applications for Fall 2008 rose to around 27,500.

In Jacksonville, one special fan was cheering on the Florida Gators during their championship win over the University of Houston. Robert “Bob” Nichols, a former player for the Florida basketball team in the 1950s, may be one of the oldest living Gators letter winners and basketball alumni, and there are some signs that he’s a die-hard fan.

The Florida Gators have returned home after their thrilling 65-63 championship-securing victory over the University of Houston in the 2025 National Championship Game.

Following a University of Florida victory over the University of Houston in the NCAA National Championship basketball game Monday night, a Gators fan climbed a traffic light before falling into a crowd that was celebrating the win on the street, a video published by WJCB in Gainesville shows.

Wildlife is thriving beneath Gainesville's streets, including raccoons, bats, and even alligators, in this University of Florida study that reveals a hidden urban ecosystem.

Gators fans who want to celebrate the national champion men’s basketball team can gather for a welcome home rally in Gainesville at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Leave it to the Gators. It was a nail-biter. But they are the National Champions Florida’s first title win since going back-to-back in 2006 and 2007. They pulled out a 65 to 63 win against Houston’s ferocious defense with a second-half rally to claim their third national championship.

The University of Florida is the only school to have won three NCAA Division I titles in both men’s basketball (2006, 2007, 2025) and football (1996, 2006, 2008).

You could call them Florida Gator die-hards or just pumped up students. With the Florida men’s basketball team set to take on the Houston Cougars in San Antonio for a shot at a national title, fans in Gainesville are already lining up outside the Exactech Arena hours before the gates open for the University of Florida’s watch party, which is set to kick off at 7 p.m.

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team is just hours away from competing for a National Championship against the Houston Cougars in San Antonio, and the University of Florida is hoping to gather as many members of Gator Nation as possible to celebrate the occasion.

Across the state of Florida, there are more than 100 different ordinances written to address how and when people can apply fertilizer. A recent study of Floridians revealed more than half of people polled did not know if they live in one of the areas with a residential fertilizer ordinance. 22% polled did know.

Beyond numbers and statistics, sports have a way of bringing people together and really showcasing some of the most inspiring stories filled with hope and resilience.

Tourism in St. Augustine got a delicious boost last winter, when UF researchers introduced a free exhibit to the city about the history of chocolate called “Sweet Beginnings: Unwrapping St. Augustine’s Chocolate Legacy.”

The city of Jacksonville rolled out the latest developments for the University of Florida’s graduate campus in downtown Jacksonville.

More children should be screened for Type 1 diabetes. That’s the message from an international team led by University of Florida Health physician-scientist Dr. Michael Haller.

The University of Florida has cleared men’s basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday morning in Orlando.

Officials marked a significant milestone Wednesday with the launch of the Florida University Space Research Consortium, a partnership between three universities and the Kennedy Space Center that aims to enhance space research and technology capabilities.

Dr. Ivana Parker recently received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health that stretches over five years to allow her to further her BV research in hopes of finding a more effective solution and addressing concerns about known health disparities among different races.

The University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla

The University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville's LaVilla

The University of Florida Police Department is investigating an incident involving a shot fired early Thursday.

The University of Florida broke ground Thursday morning at the Leon L. Haley Jr. Trauma and Emergency Center, which was given its name to honor the former UF Health CEO who tragically died in a personal watercraft accident in July 2021.

The Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, a 40-foot-long bus touted by the university as the ‘first of its kind,’ will serve a region larger than Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut combined, UF said.

University of Florida researchers’ new outreach strategy resulted in an increase in reports of invasive species for the state.

Just three months in, Katelyn Watts’ graduate student project rescued several victims of human trafficking and became part of a hospital system’s screening process.

Newly released reports from North Carolina's public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made.

Former Florida Gators star running back Brandon James is starting his fourth season as the St. Augustine offensive coordinator, which is even a surprise to James who never thought growing up he would become a football coach.

A team of scientists from the University of Florida is exploring the impact of a lizard population shift that could influence the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

The fall semester at the University of Florida officially started Thursday, and state transportation officials reminded students about the importance of pedestrian safety.

The University of Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Kent Fuchs as the interim president effective August 1, according to the university.

The University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced Thursday night that he will resign from his position on July 31.

A lawsuit about whether the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic will go before the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday.

A top-ranked quarterback from the 2023 recruiting class is suing Florida Gators Coach Billy Napier and a University of Florida booster alleging fraud.

A Jacksonville mother started a scholarship fund at the University of Florida in her son’s name who died in a car crash in November 2023.

Headlined by one of the best all-around performances in area baseball history delivered by Bishop Snyder’s Aidan King and a pair of walk-off wins by Bishop Kenny and Trinity Christian, Wednesday was an unbelievable night.

Speaking on the campus of the University of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday condemned pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country.

Speaking on the campus of the University of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday condemned pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country.

Legendary pro wrestler Ric Flair claimed he was kicked out of a Gainesville restaurant over the weekend after attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Florida.

As pro-Palestine protests continue on college campuses across the country, Friday is graduation day in Florida for students at the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of North Florida.

Diversity, equity and inclusion staff members' jobs in North Carolina's public university system could be at risk.

The University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute is coming to Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is calling a plan that could bring a high-tech computer institute and manufacturing center to Jacksonville a “game changer.”

The NAACP is asking student athletes to boycott Florida. This request comes after the state required all public universities to ban or eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) curriculums.

The NAACP says Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida.

An administrative University of Florida memo went out to staff this week, with the subject line, "Compliance with BOG Regulation 9.016 on Prohibited Expenditures." This relates to positions dealing with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Callaway gets a bigger role and Roberts shares a sense of urgency for the Florida defense

University of Florida Health leaders broke ground on a new hospital that will expand healthcare services in the Durbin Park area of St. Johns County on Wednesday.

Shoplifting, often considered a victimless crime impacting only large corporations, is a problem growing in many communities, with a ripple effect that ultimately impacts our wallets.

This comes after UF received $130 million in new funding from the Florida Legislature this year.

A man was arrested and is being accused of a hate crime after vandalism incidents at religious centers, including the Lubavitch – Chabad Jewish Center at the University of Florida, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Wednesday marks the first day of the early signing period for high school athletes. All athletes other than football can ink national letters of intent with their college.

The University of Florida College of Nursing announced it is strengthening its recruitment and retention efforts to combat Florida’s nursing shortage.

News4JAX sat down with Jacksonville native and former UF and Atlanta Falcons football player Harmon Wages in his old hometown to discuss his book about his remarkable life.

Traffic stops are the most common police interactions in the United States, but they can also be among the most dangerous, with risks for both law enforcement officers and civilians. A recent incident in Camden County, where a traffic stop escalated into a deadly shooting, has raised questions about the need for a safer approach to traffic stops. Civil rights activists are now pondering whether a different approach at the beginning of such stops could prevent such tragic outcomes.

Friday at noon, festivities kick off for the Florida-Georgia game, which draws in tens of thousands of visitors to the city. To help keep everyone safe and ease the minds of attendees, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will have safety measures in place.

A Monday night prayer vigil for the Jewish community at the University of Florida was brought to a halt when chaos erupted after police said a 911 call was misunderstood, which caused panic.

Hundreds of students in Gainesville are living out of suitcases after being told the apartment complex they were supposed to move into is not ready to be occupied.

Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at between $78 million and $371 million, with producers also suffering widespread damage to such infrastructure as irrigation rigs and fences.

Flagler Health+ and UF Health have reached a final agreement to integrate Flagler Health+ into UF Health.

Police say two people were killed after shots rang out in a crowd in the home city of Florida’s flagship university.

The Jacksonville Jaguars this week released a comprehensive report that addresses some of the key questions that came up during a series of town hall meetings held by the team last month.

Bringing artificial intelligence to Jacksonville is one of the goals of a proposed $200 million University of Florida graduate school that would focus on innovating programs in medicine, business and engineering.

Eager Jaguars fans and community members attended another “Huddle up Jax” meeting to learn more about the proposed stadium renovations and developments in surrounding areas.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday set aside $75 million for a new satellite campus in Jacksonville when he signed the state’s record $117 billion budget.

We now know exactly who the Florida Gators will take on in the 20-24 SEC season. The conference released its 8-game schedule on Wednesday night.

Haiti’s inmates are thirsty and starving in severely overcrowded jails, many forced to sleep standing up.

Florida is one of the richest states when it comes to paleontology, and new discoveries are being made every day.